At Valhöll's Doors

Study of the Northern tradition involves both the Runes and the myths. They constitute the woods through which wanders a certain spiritual path. As a guide in exploring this landscape of mystery is offered a book and talks at regular intervals.

Talks & WorkshopsPosted by Draumskald Wed, May 10, 2017 16:09I will be giving a talk on the role of magic in the modern heathen movement.This will be held at

The Asgardian Festival28-30 JulySherratt's Wood CampStraffordshire

info athttps://www.facebook.com/events/179569405784756/

subject"The
gods are real. But what do you believe? And does it influence your prayer,
meditation, invocation or ritual? The talk will argue for the role of magic in
modern day heathenism. How do we connect? There will be a brief explanation on
the aspects of consciousness. The whole thing will be framed by meditation and
tentative example exercises."

To launch my latest publication DOORS OF VALHALLA I present this talk at Atlantis Bookshop London.

The talk will be introduced by a short meditation and probably finished with a blot.

"The Norns are the goddesses of fate in Norse mythology, but their appearance in myth, saga, folktale and history shows they are much more than that. The talk will discuss their presence and function in belief and reality."

NewsPosted by Draumskald Thu, June 11, 2015 10:31We are proud to present

Doors of ValhallaAn esoteric interpretation of Norse mythology

in the summer of 2015

by Vincent Ongkowidjojoauthor of Runen in de Noordse Traditieand Secrets of Asgard

introduction by Maria Kvilhaugauthor of Seed of Yggdrasi

afterword by David Parry

DOORS OF VALHALLA

Imagine yourself at the World Tree, Yggdrasil. You sit on one of its gigantic
roots. Urd’s Well is in sight and maybe you can see the Norns, the weavers of
fate. The colours of a Rainbow touch the Well’s shore. Your eyes follow the
colours of the Bifrost Bridge high into the sky. Twelve specks of white light
appear. Do you see the Aesir?

Doors of Valhalla presents
an exegesis of Voluspa, Havamal, and Lokasenna.
The Voluspa poem is looked at from a contemporary esoteric
perspective but particularly discusses the evolution of consciousness. Havamal is
interpreted from a cultic perspective. The Gunnlod story and its initiatory
implications, such as soul contact, are especially treated. Lokasenna outlines
the Norse gods and goddesses as archetypes.

The theoretical content is intertwined with practical hints. Chapter 2
features an exercise to contact a water spirit for Spá divination. Chapter 5
develops the creation of magical thought-forms. Chapter 6 describes a genuine Seidr
trance technique. Chapter 7 includes hints on ceremonial magic. Last but not
least, chapter 11 details how to work with god archetypes.